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BC Hydro meeting supported by qathet Regional District

BC Hydro meeting supported by qathet Regional District

Regional district directors want to discuss EV charging stations and net metering
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Savary Island drowning reported

Savary Island drowning reported

Police and BC Coroners Service respond to death
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FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC moving from per minute to per kilowatt hour charging formula in B.C.
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B.C. municipalities get $1.6B in federal infrastructure funds over five years

B.C. municipalities get $1.6B in federal infrastructure funds over five years

Under the new Canada Community-Building Fund deal, local governments in B.C. will receive $300 million in federal infrastructure funding in 2024-2025.
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New Tasting Passport includes guided food tours of Sunshine Coast

New Tasting Passport includes guided food tours of Sunshine Coast

A new Tasting Passport app allows users to created their own self-guided food tour of regions across B.C., including the Sunshine Coast.
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Registration open for BC Ferries community workshop in qathet

Registration open for BC Ferries community workshop in qathet

Interactive public engagement and review of feedback at June 3 session at ARC
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One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

Lacey, a Hyline chicken, had to identify specific letters, numbers and colours by pecking on the right ones over a 60-second span
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Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Ahead of the fall elections, BC NDP's major fundraising success overshadows all rival parties
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Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

The stereotypes around young people only caring about being online are rampant but they are worth questioning — or at least being put in context.
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B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

In Saanich, new trees used to be watered for up to five years. Now, it’s closer to seven.
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